Category: Lamps

We gave our newest designer Katie Carone the task of putting together a living room with all new furniture but on a somewhat tight budget! She’s put this entire room together for under $15,000! Now keep in mind that this is ALL new furniture, so even if $15,000 doesn’t seem low to you, picking just a few new pieces for a certain room can really bring your existing pieces to life by only spending a fraction of this.

We love the beautiful living room she’s put together using our more well-priced designer lines! Here is more information on each piece!

Art // $1140

Cowhide Rug // $540

Grace Coffee Table // $2245

Callie Lamps // $685 each

Cole Drinking Table // $1085

Albion Sofa with three contrast pillows // $2431

Franco Chairs // $1716 each

Jolene Side Table // $855

Trudy Oval Side Table // $855

8 x 10 Sedona Sisal Rug // $390

Grand total // $14,343

Katie went with one of Lisa’s favorite design M.O.s that she calls “high/low.” This is where, even if most pieces in a space are budget conscious (or “low”), splurging on a couple of items (“high”) can really elevate the level of the entire design. Katie’s splurges were the lamps and the drinking table.

“The lamps are very transitional pieces and could be used throughout the house in several different places. On console tables, on bedside tables… So many places! And I love the acrylic base. It gives it an element of high design.”

“I aboslutely drool over that drinking table. Black and gold is my obsession! I know it’s more expensive, but when you find one piece you absolutely love, you just can’t compromise. It gives the room that wow factor!”

Katie Carone

“I love the idea of ordering a sofa that comes standard with contrast pillows like this one. You can order them in a different fabric and use them somewhere completely different, like on a guest bed or in some side chairs.”

“Revere Pewter is one of my absolute favorite paint colors– it would be really nice in this room. I love that you can use browns and grays with it!”

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Thank you so much, Katie! We love what you’ve pulled together! If you have any more questions about these pieces, give Katie a call! 601-853-4445

Our #LeeLovesLocal event is this Thursday and we are so excited to have artist Michael Clement join us! Michael is bringing his exquisite handmade lamps and bowls for the event. Each piece is hand-thrown or built and kiln fired in New Orleans. They are finished off with a unique pattern that is gilded in silver or gold… stunning!

As if that’s not exciting enough – Michael is making custom mini bowls exclusively for SummerHouse! We cannot wait for the mini bowls to join the rest of Michael’s pieces in our showroom. Check them out below.

Are you gushing over these beauties like we are? Love. Love. LOVE.

Don’t forget – For The Love of Art is February 11th, 5 pm – 8 pm. There will be light bites, live tunes, Lauren Barksdale art giveaway, and custom Michael Clements mini bowls. Andddd you get to shop and give back to the community – 10% of all proceeds will benefit Stewpot. We would love for you to bring a $10 donation and/or bring a bag on non-perishable food items upon entry!

Around here, we love a great neutral! Gray is one of our favorite go-tos because it blends so beautifully with color and with other neutrals! Here are a few of our favorite gray items that have been added to the web store recently!

With all of the new additions added to our web store recently, we can’t help but do another Web Store Wish List today!

We have so many gorgeous white and clear pieces that we thought would make a great roundup! The acrylic legs on that chair… That white spore mirror… That glass and acrylic cocktail table… We cannot get enough! Shop this full look below…

We have been selling a lot of furniture out of inventory lately, which calls for frequent updating of the showroom floor! Check out this picture and this picture of a client’s brand new master bedroom, done all out of stock last week! Lisa and Todd installed the entire bedroom in just one day! #impressive

The shop is looking particularly pretty right now, so we wanted to share a few snaps! Take a peek…

Give us a call or leave a comment if you see something you want to know more about! We are always happy to help.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Hope your week is off to a great start!

Since today is all about the color green, we thought that was as good an excuse as any to share with you some of our favorite web store items in nature’s favorite hue! Plus– we have some gorgeous projects centered around the color that deserve to be celebrated. Especially today!

Inside The Orange Box this week, we talk about getting the right light! Three designers share their secrets of perfecting the ambient lighting in whatever room they are designing… So let’s see what they have to say!

Interior Designer Elish Phares

I don’t have a hard and fast rule when choosing lighting for a space. Unless you are starting from scratch, each room comes with it’s own deciding factors: ceiling height, paint colors, natural light, size, etc. I love a pair of matching lamps in a room, but I usually avoid more than one pair. If I need another matching pair I usually start varying height. For example, a pair of table lamps and a pair of floor lamps look great together but aren’t too repetitive. A beautiful ceiling fixture can go a long way, but I like it to be a focal point and not fight with the rest of the room. If there is already a lot going on, I may think twice about adding a large hanging fixture. Lastly, remember who you are designing for! How do they use the space? What are they drawn to? The room should always be a reflection of those living in it.

Interior Designer Lindsey Townsend

When designing lighting for a space, I always take into consideration how the space is going to be used, the amount of natural light, the paint color, the ceiling height, and the size of the room. When starting from scratch, I like to have evenly dispersed can lighting along with a ceiling fixture in the center of the room. In most cases I will select a decorative ceiling fixture, but not in all cases, because again, it depends on the function, size, furniture, and overall design style of the room.

If the space already has many interesting design aspects then I will select a very simple light fixture, but in other spaces I do the opposite! I will select a light fixture to be the focal point and the rest of the space is designed to compliment it, not compete! I always put separate dimmers on the light fixture and the can lighting when possible. Dimmers are always nice to have when entertaining!

Interior Designer Molly Ferguson

You should have a mix of light sources at all different levels to create a flattering ambiance. You also need appropriate task lighting for whatever you do in that space. I try to stay away from fluorescent lights if at all possible. In some instances, fluorescent lights will accent blue tones and make reds look colder, and they often are very harsh. Incandescent lighting gives off a warmer, more flattering glow. The most ideal light source is natural light. I believe if the sun is up, your drapery should be open!

Every house is so different, so there are many factors to take into consideration when selecting lighting for a space. It’s always good to hire a professional for guidance in tricky areas such as lighting!

Getting the right lighting in a room really can make the BIGGEST difference! If you need help in this department, our designers are always ready to help!

Floor lamps, table lamps, modern lamps, traditional ones… We really just have a thing for pretty lamps!

The ambiance created by simple lamp lighting is unbeatable, and a correctly placed lamp can add so much to a space! Today we’re sharing our four best-selling lamps for your viewing pleasure. We love how different they all are, yet how versatile they are!

(1) The Glaisdale Table Lamp

Can you ever beat glass and brass? This classic combination and more modern design make this lamp a true winner!

(2) Thomas O’Brien’s Bryant Floor Lamp

This lamp is ideal when you don’t have much space, but need an extra light source. This simple, slender little thing is as beautiful as it is understated!

(3) Barry Dixon’s Snail Shell Table Lamp

We love when designers add a little touch of shine to something nature-inspired. Since this lamp can go a little rustic, or a little glam, we find it to be the perfect touch of unexpected!

(4) Charlie West’s Renaissance Table Lamp

Handmade by Charlie West, an artisan with whom we’ve met and fallen completely in love, this Renaissance lamp truly is thing of beauty. The scale is perfect, and the vibe it adds to a space is as unique as each lamp itself.

These lamps have proven themselves time and time again for our designers. And the great thing about them is… They all look brand new and completely unique in each new space!

Last week, Marty and team did a great job of re-doing the showroom floor! We have a lot of beautiful new furnishings and accessories in that you simply must come see! Many of what you see in these pictures is also available on our web store!

Here is a preview of some of the new prettiness… 🙂

If you see anything you’d like to know about, please do not hesitate to give us a call! 601-853-4445. Our designers are always happy to help!

What’s on our web store wish list today? We’re feeling the love of nature with falling temps and beautiful colors outside, so today, we’re going all natural with pieces inspired by the flora and fauna of the great outdoors. Get details on all of these naturally inspired pieces below!

A couple of weeks ago, a group of SummerHouse staff took an overnight field trip to Atlanta to visit ADAC, the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center! ADAC is like a theme park to designers, so naturally, our crew (which consisted of Todd, Tina, Sunny, Jacque, and Lisa) had a fantastic time! It was a first-time visit for most of them, which made the trip extra exciting!

They got to see new introductions from many of the showrooms on which we call, got some great ideas from pretty displays, and brought home lots and lots of brand new fabrics to add to our fabric library!

All of the photo credit goes to Jacque and Sunny! Thank you ladies for sharing a few of your snapshots!

Those of us who didn’t get to go on this trip are super jealous, but we know we all must wait our turn! We can’t wait to all get a chance to try the chicken salad served in ADAC’s little cafe that we’ve heard so much about! 😉

This week’s web store wish list revolves around the luxe lodge that we all wish we could retreat to for a weekend every now and then! Rich tones, muted brass, pops of a beautiful turquoise, and elements of the outdoors… What else could you ask for in the perfect lodge?

Since we know it may not be easy for everyone to just pop over to our brick and mortar store, we’ve made all of these pretty items available on our web store!

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